There are no words.......
I can't tell you how much your kind words and condolences have meant to my family on the death of our Mom. Your prayers have encouraged and sustained us during this difficult time and I woke this morning with an incredible since of "peace" like I haven't felt in a long, long time. I can take a deep breath again. I know many of you have prayed specifically for peace and to you I say, THANK YOU......we do have peace which is a blessing. Although our family is grieving, we put our hope and trust in the Lord knowing our Mom is in out-of-this-world hands right now.
Thank you so much for caring for us. Every email, comment, phone call, text has meant so much. I've read each one and I ask that you forgive me for not being able to reply back to each of you. But please know I do appreciate your kindness so very much.
On that note, we did complete the funeral preparations today and for those who asked, here are the final arrangements:
Mom will be reminisced about at:
Restland Memorial Park in Dallas
13005 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX
in the Main Chapel
on Saturday, May 5 at 3:30 pm.
"For the true believer,
death is the greatest healing."
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Liz, we are sorry to learn about your moms passing. Your constant attentiveness and affection must have been great comfort to her during her advancing years.
If you guys would like to use the house this weekend (for you, family, etc.) please feel free. No one is going to be there (not even Uno) so we have the 1st floor bedroom for you and Charlie if you want to stay and 2 rooms upstairs with beds. Also lots of room in the family room for blow ups and the sofa. I will be leaving Friday morning and Jackie is picking up Uno after work so if you all just want to be together or don't feel up to making the drive home............ You know I will be with you in heart and spirit on Saturday. We need to get together just as soon as we get back in June - pick out a weekend.
Liz,
Thank you so much for your Blogs...I am praying for you and your family...my prayers are joined with many praying.
Will continue to pray....the Lord's comfort is sweet...
love you,
Jackie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you richly as you celebrate her life and rejoice in the darkness of her passing into the fullness of life.
"U rite so heart felt an beautiful.... I am glad u have peace God is good. and we KNOW mom is safe in arms of Jesus never to hurt again.... For that we are all so eternally grateful and look forward to seeing her in much better place. Love U"
Liz,
I’ve shared the funeral arrangements with my parents. They really want to be there if my Dad is able – it’s pretty much day to day with him. I wish I could be there, but I am leaving on a cruise this weekend and won’t be able to make it. Please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Lynette
Beautiful, Liz. Love, Jan
Liz, we are sorry for your loss! Losing our moms is always a tough road, but the realization that their life's struggles are over sometimes helps us to come to terms with this fundamental cycle of life. Bev and I have you in our thoughts today and are wishing you guys the best..."
Liz, I am so sorry again! But I know she is no longer in pain or confused. She is and always will be the woman who taught me how to run a business and so much more. She truely is an inspiration to me and always will be. I am going to miss her so much.
I saw the funeral arrangements for this weekend and unfortunately we will not be able to make it. Luke was hit by a car on Monday (he was riding his bicycle home from work, like he does every day and this jerk creamed him). He is fine, but he's on quarters (which means he has to stay home) and we have a meeting with Legal and his doctors on Monday.
I am so sorry again...wish we could have been there for you, James, Deb and most of all JC! Give your dad a HUGE hug from me and tell him I love him very much.
Love you Lizzy!!
Sharon
Liz, it was so wonderful to speak with you a little while ago! We are so saddened with your mom's passing, but also feel that sense of relief that she is at peace and the struggle is over.
I shared with the school that the family has requested them to be one of the recipients for memorials in Dorothy's behalf. They are extremely grateful for this thoughtful expression.
The entire family is in our thoughts and prayers, and I so look forward to seeing you at the service on Saturday.
Love to all,
Romy
Oh Liz,
I just read your blog.
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you but, as you said, it is a sense of peace too.
We are thinking of you and your family and you guys are in my prayers.
P.S. Seeing the pictures of you and your mom having so much fun at your eye appointments always made my day and made me a little envious of how close and the amount of fun you two had together.
Thinking of you
Ashley
Liz,
We are heartbroken for you and your family. Know that we love you and are here for you. We ask that God give you strength during the coming days to help you "through the fire"."
oh dear friend, my heart breaks for your loss. though i never met your beautiful Mom, her eye's spoke of such kindness and love. i can see where each of you got the kind souls you share. i pray the love of God will give you peace though the heart is broken. soon we will no longer face such heartbreak, and tears. our hearts are with you!
So sorry to read of your loss your Mom was very special to me I remember her well - may your good memories help mend your heart
I will keep your family in my prayers
Sorry Liz! I didn’t know your Mom had passed away. I knew she was very ill, but missed the email about her death I guess. I know you are grieving and relieved at the same time. Only someone who has lost their Mom understands that oxymoron!
Jeanne
Liz what happened to Mom? How's your Dad? I feel your pain God is there lean on him
We will be praying for you.
You are in my heart as always, Liz. Your family too. It is a bittersweet time for you and only time and our Great God can heal your pain. I am struck by the peace you feel during a time when a lot of people would be 'lost'. Your faith is a testimony to all. Love you, sweetie. See you on Saturday. Please let me know what I can do for you....
Always......Kathy
Liz, I have not cried over a loss so much since my dad. Your mother was one of those people who you never quite get over their leaving. Nearly fifteen years later and the hole is still there for my dad. I just want him back. ( I am so selfish) So my heart goes out to you and yours."
Liz,
I was so sorry to hear about the recent death of your beloved mom.
Please know you, your dad and entire family are continually in my thoughts and prayers.
Liz, I am praising God for your mom's life and for the blessed hope you have of seeing her again. But until that day, I shed tears with you!
Waiting in hope of Jesus' soon return. Blessings -Jen
Liz,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. As I have read from others that have sent you messages, you know that your mom is at peace and in a much better place than we are. May God give you the strength you need to make it through the next few days and help you with healing your heart. It is harder on those of us left behind, remember all the beautiful times you shared with your mom and the many blessings you shared with her.
Love,
Donnita and David
It is ironic that I got your email just now.. I have been laying here in bed looking at your Facebook page and I was just finishing up looking at that deal you did on Christmas 2011 I think it was.. I loved very much how you took each person and went from when they were young to now.. that was the most
amazing thing and that song got me to crying "Love can build a Bridge".. I guess I have been down this week and want to be there with you
and give you a hug.. If I could get to the Service tomorrow I would for sure .. I will still keep praying for all of you but especially you.. I know "really"
know what you are going thru.. I been there.
So keep strong and keep the faith.. he will see you thru.. I love you,
Cynthia
give Chuck a hug for us too..
so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. we are in san antonio in hospital with Ramona. will update her facebook as soon as possible.
So sorry to hear about your mom. I know God is with you. You will always miss her even though you are rejoicing that she is in heaven. I am and will always keep you in my prayers. You are such a good friend.
I am so sorry for your loss , yes I know the pain , but your understanding of her peace and joy in heaven is perfect. Keep that smile on your face ( that is what she would want ) and be strong. Keep in touch , Jim.
Dear Liz,
It was with such sadness that I could not attend your Mother’s funeral today. My daughter and her husband had planned this weekend with us for a couple of months, and she so desperately needed this respite, that I could not cancel with her, even for something as important as being there during this time of sadness and celebration.
You and Debbie and all your family have been in my prayers; that God will wrap his loving arms around you and hold you tightly through your tears and memories.
But even in this time of loss of your Mom here on earth, what a blessing it is to know with certainty that she is now in the presence of our Lord. Liz, this confidence will carry you through and ease your sadness.
With love from me to you,
Sharon
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